Peridot and diamond necklace. Starting bid $3000.
From the collection of Marjorie S. Fisher, this necklace is composed of a line of alternating oval-shaped peridots and rose-cut diamonds.
Peridot, green garnet, black diamond and diamond ‘Panda’ brooch. Sold for HK$375,000 ($48,386) at Sotheby’s Hong Kong.
In this whimsical
design
that more than doubled its high estimate, a precious panda made of black and white diamonds sits atop a Burmese cushion-shaped peridot weighing 36.38 carats.
Gold and peridot necklace. Sold for $15,000 at Sotheby’s New York.
From the collection of Danielle Steel, this
necklace
features peridots in all shapes and forms – its fringe alone is composed of 87 drop-shaped briolette peridots.
Platinum, peridot and diamond ring. Sold for $18,750 at Sotheby’s New York.
As illustrated by this circa 1930 jewel centring an emerald cut peridot, August’s birthstone makes for the perfect pop of colour in a cocktail
ring
.
Gem set, enamel and diamond bracelet, Lacloche,
Signed J. Lacloche, Paris Cannes, this dazzling buckle
bracelet
is decked with oval peridots, cabochon rubies, circular-cut diamonds and blue enamel.
Pair of peridot, sapphire, moonstone and diamond ear clips, Bulgari. Sold for CHF20,000 ($21,477) at Sotheby’s Geneva.
These
Bulgari beauties
are set with fancy-cut peridot, suspending a fringe of similarly cut multi-coloured sapphires, peridots and moonstones, interspaced with brilliant-cut diamonds.
Peridot, onyx and lacquer ring, Cartier, 1990s. Sold for £7,750 ($12,699) at Sotheby’s London.
It’s all in the details with this classic Cartier panther head
ring
which is accented with black lacquer, polished onyx and fierce pear-shaped peridot eyes.
Pair of 18 karat gold, peridot, diopside and diamond earrings, Sifen Chang. Sold for $22,500 at Sotheby’s New York.
More than 90 carats worth of peridot form these striking foliate
earrings
.
18 karat gold and peridot bead necklace. Sold for $6,250 at Sotheby’s New York.
A
collar
for the ultimate peridot lover, nineteen strands of drop-shaped peridot beads form this bold, twisting design.
Platinum, peridot and diamond brooch, Cartier, London. Sold for $36,250 at Sotheby’s New York.
This circa 1930 Cartier
brooch
features a calf’s head-shape peridot framed by diamond-set birds and stylised feathers.
Gem set and diamond choker, Marina B. Sold for CHF47,500 (51,007 USD) at Sotheby’s Geneva.
Oval cabochon peridots and citrines combine with cultured pearls and brilliant-cut diamonds to make this flexible gold
collar
.
18 karat white gold, coloured stone and diamond bracelet. Sold for $16,250 at Sotheby’s New York.
This flexible wide band
bracelet
set with round and cabochon peridots weighing 144.65 carats is accented by amethysts, citrines, multi-coloured sapphires, green garnets and diamonds.
Peridot, sapphire, tsavorite garnet and diamond ‘Bird’ brooch. Sold for HK$162,500 ($20,953) at Sotheby’s Hong Kong.
This colourful
bird’s
body is a 32.02-carat peridot of Burmese origin, while its head is pavé-set with sapphires and tsavorite garnets. Completing the design is a tree branch set with circular-cut diamonds.
Suite of 18 karat gold, peridot and diamond jewellery, Fred, Paris. Sold for $68,750 at Sotheby’s New York.
Comprised of a necklace, bracelet-watch, ring and earclips, this regal peridot and diamond
set
boasts more than 100 carats of peridots.
Gem set and diamond brooch, ‘Botte de Radis’, René Boivin, 1985. Sold for CHF62,500 ($62,287) at Sotheby’s Geneva.
Designed as a radish bunch, this René Boivin
brooch
is composed of polished rhodochrosite, set with brilliant-cut diamonds and circular-cut peridots, which form the leaves.
With remarkable clarity and high double refraction, it’s no wonder the Egyptians referred to peridot as the “gem of the sun.” Although they were often mistaken for emeralds, take Cleopatra’s prized, allegedly emerald jewel collection for example, peridots are downright fascinating, even considered extraterrestrial gems. They’ve been found deep in the earth’s mantle, ancient meteorites, comet dust, lava and volcanic rock, a rich source of magnesium and iron, the element behind that distinct yellow-green colour. To see some of the most magnificent peridot jewels ever sold at Sotheby’s, as well as a necklace on offer in our Jewels Online: Part II sale, click ahead. –Stephanie Sporn
Jewels Online: Part II
20 July–3 August